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Furness College proudly celebrated the achievements of its Higher Education students at its annual Graduation Ceremony, recognising the dedication, resilience and success of graduates...Posted 17/07/2026 -
Furness College celebrated the achievements of its students at the annual Channelside Student Awards Evening, recognising learners who have demonstrated outstanding commitment, resilience, academic...Posted 12/06/2026 -
Furness College is proud to be part of a nationally recognised partnership after Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC), working in collaboration with Furness...Posted 22/04/2026 -
The public consultation opens today on plans for the proposed merger between Blackpool and The Fylde College and Furness College. This merger – proposed...Posted 26/03/2026 -
Gracie McAteer has been announced as the winner of a special hoodie design competition created to raise awareness of mental health and encourage open...Posted 26/02/2026 -
Apprenticeships provide a unique route into employment, combining high-quality training with real, paid work. They allow learners to gain recognised qualifications, hands-on experience and...Posted 12/02/2026 -
Students in A Level Computer Science and Cambridge Technical Level 3 in IT at The Sixth Form are embarking on an exciting journey into...Posted 19/12/2025 -
The move will see the Furness College logo feature on the front breast of the new Furness Raiders playing kits, as well as on...Posted 17/12/2025 -
The Interns’ success was marked with a graduation ceremony at Furness College, Channelside campus this week. The celebration brought together the graduates, their families,...Posted 20/06/2025 -
Furness College announces the appointment of a new Chair to its Board of Governors. Gary Lovatt was appointed as Chair on 22nd October 2024...Posted 05/11/2024 -
Students studying A Levels, T Levels, CTECH and BTEC qualifications received their grades that will support their next steps to university, apprenticeships and employment....Posted 15/08/2024 -
A student whose College experience helped him to figure out his path into higher education has been offered a place at a prestigious University....Posted 07/05/2024 -
“Despite the weather, we had a great time hosting our National Supported Internship Day event” commented Kiera Turner, Project Search Coordinator at Furness College....Posted 14/03/2024 -
A wonderful evening was had by all at this years Christmas Extravaganza event, held here at Furness College. Over 100 guests were treated to...Posted 27/11/2023 -
Furness College has been awarded the Silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework exercise carried out by the Office for Students Teaching Excellence Framework...Posted 29/09/2023 -
On Friday 1st September, Nicola Cove commenced the role of Principal and CEO of Furness College, which incorporates Barrow Sixth Form. Nicola Cove says:...
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Students are celebrating at Furness College after receiving remarkable T Level results. The very first cohort of T Level students at Furness College received...Posted 17/08/2023 -
Students at Barrow Sixth Form College are celebrating after achieving a set of outstanding results despite not sitting any formal exams at school. The...Posted -
A couple who both graduated from Furness College on the same day were joined by family who flew more than 8,000 miles to help...Posted 18/07/2023 -
An engineering student from Furness College has been recognised for their talent and hard work by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Ben...Posted -
Students from Furness College celebrated achieving their degrees in a glittering graduation ceremony this week. They packed the theatre at the sixth form campus...Posted 14/07/2023 -
Work has begun on an ambitious project to provide a revitalised and upgraded learning environment for those studying a range of further education courses...Posted 04/07/2023 -
Students from Barrow Sixth Form have been learning first-hand about a career in the legal profession. The A level law students recently enjoyed visits...Posted 03/07/2023 -
Furness College has honoured its longest-serving staff and awarded those who have made a significant contribution to the college through their work. Staff who...Posted 23/06/2023 -
A well-respected educator will be recognised next month when Furness College launches its new Honorary Fellowship programme. Mark Nicholson will be honoured for his...Posted 22/06/2023 -
University awaits a group of talented artists who have all secured their first-choice places after studying at Barrow Sixth Form College. Mia Griffiths, Lara...Posted 21/06/2023 -
Talented students from Furness College were recognised for their achievements at a special ceremony of celebration this week. More than 20 students received trophies,...Posted 16/06/2023 -
Furness College is holding an Adult Education Open Evening tomorrow (Wednesday) with information about its full programme of courses. From HNCs to degrees, short...Posted 23/05/2023 -
Furness College has announced the appointment of a new principal and chief executive who will take over from September. Current Principal and CEO Professor...Posted -
A Barrow Sixth Form College student is celebrating after securing a prestigious apprenticeship with the BBC. Sadie Jacques, who studies media, design & technology...Posted 19/05/2023 -
Furness College has today launched its refreshed higher education offer with two of the new courses approved nationally as Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ). The...Posted 04/05/2023 -
Two talented Furness College sports students are fundraising for the trip of a lifetime to Sri Lanka. Cricketers Dec Tyson and Jenny Fallows, who...Posted 25/04/2023 -
A Barrow Sixth Form College student is celebrating after successfully achieving her Gold Duke of Edinburgh award. Jasmine Newby, who studies criminology, sport and...Posted 20/04/2023 -
Furness College has been given the go-ahead to launch a new Skills Bootcamp in Project Management to help bridge the local skills gap. The...Posted 30/03/2023 -
Furness College leaders have welcomed £790,000 Department for Education funding to maintain a state-of-the-art learning environment for students. The college will receive the money...Posted 29/03/2023 -
A group of intrepid interns have shown what new heights they can reach by scaling three mountains in the Lake District in an epic...Posted 27/03/2023 -
Future sixthformers showcased their marketing skills when they took part in a Dragons’ Den-themed task at Barrow Sixth Form College this week. Around 80...Posted 23/03/2023 -
Furness College is launching a new healthcare management course to meet the skills needs of the sector. The college will introduce an HNC in...Posted -
Pupils learned how to make lava lamps, extracted DNA from a strawberry, generated clean energy and mastered coding to unlock a box of chocolates...Posted 15/03/2023 -
A sixth form student will be campaigning to raise awareness of the potential health consequences of vaping after being appointed Deputy Member of the...Posted -
Talented former Barrow Sixth Form student Callum Birnie is celebrating after scooping Student of the Year in the Love Barrow Awards. The teenager, who...Posted 14/03/2023 -
Construction experts shared top tips with students seeking jobs in the sector at Furness College this week. Representatives from civil engineering firm Story Contracting...Posted 10/03/2023 -
A Barrow Sixth Form College student has won praise for her ‘great ideas’ when she took part in the prestigious Dream Placement project. Eboni...Posted 06/03/2023 -
The achievements of students at Furness College’s outreach programme for 16-18 year olds has been recognised by the county’s High Sheriff. Alan McViety, the...Posted 02/03/2023 -
Media and film students from Barrow Sixth Form College experienced the creativity and culture of the capital on a three-day trip to London. The...Posted 17/02/2023 -
Hundreds of school and college students visited Furness College’s annual Careers Fair to get advice about future employment and next steps this week. More...Posted 15/02/2023 -
Furness College is expanding its T Level offer to six with a new business-focused qualification due to launch in September. Applications are now open...Posted 10/02/2023 -
Psychology students from Barrow Sixth Form College enjoyed a day of discovery doing hands-on tasks in the research labs at Lancaster University. Thirteen sixthformers,...Posted 09/02/2023 -
Pupils and their parents are invited to head to Furness College’s Channelside campus to ‘embrace their future’ at a Careers Fair next week. More...Posted 06/02/2023 -
The Principal of Furness College went head to head with the Barrow and Furness MP in a battle of culinary skills as part of...Posted -
A groundbreaking project led by Furness College to support students with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum conditions into jobs is expanding. Following the successful...Posted 02/02/2023 -
Furness College has teamed up with the Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership on a new initiative to help get more young people into work after...Posted 31/01/2023 -
VIDEO: https://www.facebook.com/reel/546645910749437?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V A former student turned professional chef returned to Furness College this week to inspire the Chinese New Year celebrations. Cammy Lam-Choi, who...Posted 27/01/2023 -
A Barrow Sixth Form College student is looking forward to learning about leadership when she takes up her Dream Placement next month. Eboni McClarey,...
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Furness College delighted to announce that we have been awarded the contract from Cumbria County Council to provide a range of apprenticeship provision. This...Posted 18/01/2023 -
Furness College is urging employers from across the area to join its Careers Fair next month. The college is hosting the event to give...Posted 17/01/2023 -
Barrow Sixth Form College welcomed back the face-to-face return of their Prize Fund awards ceremony after a 3-year absence due to Covid-19. The students...Posted 06/01/2023 -
Furness College Students’ Union joint presidents Gabe Scarpone and Jayden Milby attended the Barrow Town Centre Regeneration Scheme Public Consultation meeting to give the...Posted 13/12/2022 -
Furness College welcomed more than 250 primary school pupils for a fun-filled day of activities on its annual Primary Engagement Day. Pupils from schools...Posted 09/12/2022 -
UPDATE – FURTHER TO THIS STATEMENT FROM 7TH DECEMBER, THE STRIKE ACTION PLANNED FOR THURSDAY 15TH DECEMBER HAS BEEN CANCELLED. ALL STUDENTS SHOULD ATTEND...
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Parents have praised a new homework club that enables them to learn maths skills alongside their children. Furness College teamed up with Ormsgill School...Posted 01/12/2022 -
Some Furness College staff who are members of the University and College Union (UCU) have chosen to strike on 6, 7 and 15 December....
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Three Furness College animal management students enjoyed success at the STARS Champion of Champions, the UKs biggest Riding Club Championship event. Emma Jones, Hollie-Mae...Posted 25/11/2022 -
Students from Furness College took time out of the classroom to improve their own wellbeing skills at the college’s first Mental Health and Wellbeing...Posted -
Furness College’s talented hair, beauty and catering teams left people feeling festive and ready to sparkle when they held a Christmas Extravaganza at Channelside...Posted 24/11/2022 -
Furness College celebrated its commitment to engineering excellence at a prestigious annual prizegiving. Students from the Channelside and Rating Lane campuses were presented with...Posted -
Students from Barrow Sixth Form College discovered more about the appeal of dark tourist sites when they attended a specialist session at Teesside University...Posted 17/11/2022 -
A range of students from across the sixth form and Channelside campuses have been appointed to the Furness College Students’ Union. They successfully campaigned...Posted -
Furness College and Inspira are partnering on an initiative to get young people talking about their mental health and seeking ways to improve their...Posted 16/11/2022 -
Hundreds of pupils from across South Cumbria will get a chance to experience life as a Furness College student this week. The college is...Posted 15/11/2022 -
Twenty-five high-flying students have joined Barrow Sixth Form College’s Honours programme after achieving top grades in their GCSEs at school. They are from schools...Posted 08/11/2022 -
Furness College has teamed up with Ormsgill Primary School to offer a ‘help with homework’ maths club for parents. The free, six-week pilot is...Posted 02/11/2022 -
A state-of-the-art business centre has been created at Barrow Sixth Form College to enable employers to work alongside the education community. The SME Hub...Posted 25/10/2022 -
Furness College university degree course student Tom Kennedy has been working on a project to improve understanding of children’s allergies. The BSc (Hons) Degree...Posted 19/10/2022 -
A Barrow Sixth Form student who secured a maximum set of four top grades in his A Levels has won Student of the Year...Posted 14/10/2022 -
Furness College has welcomed the next generation of engineers as it starts its first ever T Level in Engineering and Manufacturing. The 14 new...Posted 05/10/2022 -
A talented BBC journalist has been into sixth form to inspire students to apply for a prestigious award. Molly Lynch, a former Barrow Sixth...Posted 04/10/2022 -
Barrow Sixth Form College students are taking part in a project to survey the natural heritage of Walney Channel in partnership with ArtGene. They...Posted 30/09/2022 -
Primary pupils showed off their skills creating Lego robots at an interactive workshop at Furness College. The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths) event...Posted 28/09/2022 -
Two Barrow Sixth Form College students have scooped top scholarships from Barrow and District Association of Engineers (BDAE). Callum Birnie won the top prize...Posted -
Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we will close all college sites on the designated bank holiday of Monday 19 September...Posted 13/09/2022 -
Help your friends, support your studies and earn £50. We know that it isn’t always easy to decide where to study when you leave...Posted 08/09/2022 -
A Barrow school that has joined the South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust this month is celebrating a hat-trick of education award nominations. Three staff from...Posted 05/09/2022 -
Two talented Furness College higher education students have received special awards in honour of a former member of staff. Mathew Robson and Cory Griffiths...Posted 31/08/2022 -
The head of the largest college in the county has praised Year 11 students for their commitment to their studies ahead of GCSE Results...Posted 22/08/2022 -
Students at Barrow Sixth Form College are celebrating achieving a remarkable set of results after having never sat formal exams at school. The sixthformers...Posted 18/08/2022 -
Furness College is launching Skills Bootcamps to support the demand for higher level skills in the construction trades. The college will deliver the training...Posted 17/08/2022 -
Barrow Sixth Form College will be open from 8.30am-12noon on Thursday 18th August for students to collect their A Level/CTEC Results. We encourage students...Posted -
Furness College has teamed up with BAE Systems to offer up to ten industry placements as part of its new T Level programme for...Posted 22/07/2022 -
Furness College students have created a memorial bench to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War. The seven technical engineering apprentices, who all...Posted 18/07/2022 -
Students from Furness College are celebrating this week after achieving a qualification that opens a door to university or a degree apprenticeship. The students...Posted 13/07/2022 -
Students from Furness College crossed the stage to receive their hard-earned degrees in a special celebration this week. The students crossing the stage were...Posted 08/07/2022 -
Talented A Level psychology students from Barrow Sixth Form scooped first and second spot in a competition run by Lancaster University. The seven sixthformers,...Posted -
Sixthformers got a first-hand insight into life as a student at one of the country’s top universities this week. The nine students from Barrow...Posted 05/07/2022 -
French A Level students from Barrow Sixth Form College have been perfecting their parlance during a visit to the fourth largest city in France....Posted 27/06/2022 -
Animal management students from Barrow Sixth Form College had a chance to take part in a groundbreaking project to map rare species. Three of...Posted 23/06/2022 -
Furness College students had their computer programme running on the International Space Station as part of a world-wide challenge. They took part in the...Posted 22/06/2022 -
An innovative scheme led by Furness College to support students with learning differences and disabilities into jobs has recruited its first cohort of students...Posted -
Students showed off their creative talents at a public exhibition at Barrow Sixth Form College this week. A fashion magazine promoting positive body image...Posted 17/06/2022 -
A Furness College apprentice says she is ‘over the moon’ after being nominated for a prestigious award. Amy Tomkins, who studies at the Channelside...Posted 16/06/2022 -
Furness College is opening its doors to enable students to find out more about university degrees on their doorstep at an event next week....Posted 10/06/2022 -
Immediate and collaborative action is required to tackle the skills gap in the area, the Furness Skills Summit hosted at Furness College was told....Posted 09/06/2022 -
The first ever set of T Level students from Furness College have won praise on their placements with school staff saying they are ‘working...Posted -
Careers in fashion marketing, university degrees and entrepreneurial roles in the art industry await this year’s talented cohort of students from the foundation course...Posted 08/06/2022 -
A talented A level student from Barrow Sixth Form College has won highly commended in an international law essay competition. Aliyah Turner took the...Posted 01/06/2022 -
Furness College welcomed more than 220 primary school pupils for a day of fun activities on its annual Primary Engagement Day. Pupils from schools...Posted 27/05/2022 -
Visiting primary school pupils have been enthralled and entertained by the antics of crazy scientist Professor Pumpernickel at today’s Furness STEM Show at the...Posted 24/05/2022 -
The Furness STEM show incorporating UlverSTEM takes place next week, the event will see a showcase of activities in a new two-day experience to...Posted 18/05/2022 -
We welcomed experts from leading pub company Inn Collection Group today to speak to our catering students about careers in the hospitality industry. Recruitment...Posted 11/05/2022 -
Furness College has launched its Tik Tok account this month, in response to the rising popularity of the app. TikTok is a short-form, video-sharing app...Posted 21/04/2022 -
Barrow Sixth Form College will undergo a multi-million pound upgrade after securing funding to carry out an internal transformation. Furness College has secured a...Posted 08/04/2022 -
Engineering students from Furness College have been working on a project for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Level 1 engineering students from the Channelside...Posted -
Furness College is delighted to sponsor the NHS Health and Care Apprenticeship Awards 2022 to recognise and reward the amazing work apprentices are doing...Posted 07/04/2022 -
Barrow Sixth Form students have been learning about hydropower as a sustainable way to produce electricity. The sixthformers, who are studying A Levels, took...Posted 01/04/2022 -
Barrow Sixth Form A Level Design and Technology students are working on a life-changing project to help people who have had strokes improve their...Posted 31/03/2022 -
Engineering sector employers are urged to find out more about a scholarship to help boost their workforce skills. The Ørsted scholarship is now in...Posted -
Five Barrow Sixth Form College A level students have proved they are among the brightest chemists in the country after achieving awards in the...Posted 28/03/2022 -
Future sixthformers got to show off their skills when they created Easter hats at a taster evening at Barrow Sixth Form College this week....Posted 24/03/2022 -
Technical education is proving a big draw for school leavers with dozens opting to study the new suite of T Levels offered by Furness...Posted 22/03/2022 -
An exciting new course that can lead to careers in the police, forensic science, criminal justice system or social work has been launched at...Posted 17/03/2022 -
In the week we celebrate Young Carers Action Day to raise awareness of young carers and the incredible contribution they make to their families...Posted 14/03/2022 -
Students at Barrow Sixth Form have been kept up-to-date with events in Ukraine thanks to a series of sessions from a college specialist. A...Posted -
Furness College is hosting a careers event to give students and school pupils first-hand advice about jobs after their academic courses. The Opportunities Fair,...Posted 09/03/2022 -
T Level students at Furness College introduced the leader of the local hospitals trust to a VIP patient when he officially opened the Clinical...Posted 08/03/2022 -
High flying school pupils from across the area had a chance to showcase their talents at an event held at Barrow Sixth Form College...Posted 03/03/2022 -
Members of the public are invited to share their views on plans for Vickerstown Primary School to join the South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust, which...Posted 25/02/2022 -
A primary school that is connected to the heart of its community will become the third Barrow school to join the newly formed South...Posted 23/02/2022 -
A talented Barrow Sixth Form College student is celebrating after securing an offer for a sought-after degree course at one of the country’s top...Posted 21/02/2022 -
Furness College has refreshed its programme of adult education courses to boost skills as the local economy continues to recover from the pandemic. Learners...Posted 14/02/2022 -
The Principal of Furness College has gone head to head with Barrow and Furness’ MP in a battle of skills to launch National Apprenticeship...Posted 07/02/2022 -
The new head of business development at Furness College says the college is poised and ready to train extra apprentices to support the UK’s...Posted 27/01/2022 -
A popular Barrow primary is the second school to join the newly-formed South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust. Vickerstown Primary School governors voted unanimously to convert...Posted 24/01/2022 -
Around 25 young learners with educational health care plans met their potential future employer at a virtual presentation to find out more about supported...Posted 19/01/2022 -
Barrow Sixth Form College students who achieved success while studying through the Covid pandemic have been rewarded for their efforts sharing prizes worth more...Posted 18/01/2022 -
Furness College students were celebrating after securing the all-important GCSE results that will open doors to exciting futures. Dozens of students visited the Channelside...Posted 13/01/2022 -
Furness College will hold a virtual information event on Monday (January 17th) to help young adults with an educational health care plan to secure...Posted -
The new Head of Craft Engineering at Furness College has challenged people to turn their hand from trades to teaching as he takes up...Posted 15/12/2021 -
A national scheme to support students with an educational health care plan into jobs is being rolled out in Barrow by Furness College. The...Posted 09/12/2021 -
Students will see first-hand the devastation caused by Storm Arwen on local woodland when they take part in a programme with Rusland Horizons. A...Posted 07/12/2021 -
Students at Furness College will now benefit from the latest specialist computing technologies after the college became a member of the Oracle Academy. The...Posted 06/12/2021 -
Aspiring engineers from Furness College who are among of the areas brightest and most committed students have been recognised for their achievements by Barrow...Posted 29/11/2021 -
Students from Furness College crossed the stage to receive their long-awaited degrees and higher education qualifications in a double celebration this week. Graduates who...Posted 26/11/2021 -
Senior government officials from across the North have visited a Furness College campus on a fact-finding mission. Members from the Cities and Local Growth...Posted 11/11/2021 -
High-flying students have joined the Honours programme at Barrow Sixth Form College after achieving top grades in their GCSEs at school. The 40 students...Posted 10/11/2021 -
Furness College is throwing open the doors to its two main campuses this month with representatives from Oxbridge heading to Barrow to talk to...Posted 08/11/2021 -
1. What did you study at Barrow Sixth Form/Furness College? English Language, English Literature, Religious Studies and Sociology 2. What year did you graduate?...Posted 05/11/2021 -
Furness College is launching a new qualification for school leavers to pursue their dream career in engineering using its world-class facilities. The T Level...Posted -
A Furness College craft engineering event to introduce females to engineering was a success! BAE Systems who facilitated the event got the chance to...Posted 27/10/2021 -
A £140,000 investment project to transform the learning environments for T Levels students at Furness College is nearing completion. Health T Level students will...Posted 12/10/2021 -
A Furness College craft engineering open evening will introduce females to specialist trades including welding and steel working. Women of all ages, including schoolgirls...Posted 11/10/2021 -
A Furness College student who has been a shining star throughout lockdown has won a county-wide education award. Jack Griffiths scooped the Against All...Posted 08/10/2021 -
A leading light in education across the county has joined the South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust. Former headteacher Caroline Vernon has taken a role as...Posted 23/09/2021 -
The first ever T Level cohort at Furness College have been talking about their excitement at making history on the innovative programmes. The new...Posted 22/09/2021 -
Help your friends, support your studies and earn £50. We know that it isn’t always easy to decide where to study when you leave...Posted 15/09/2021 -
Furness College is looking for students to become part of its Students’ Union for 2021/22. An election of officers to various posts below, including...Posted 14/09/2021 -
A popular Barrow school is close to finalising a £2m revamp of its learning environment for pupils after its future was secured through joining...Posted 13/09/2021 -
A popular Barrow school is today marking moving out of special financial measures for the first time in five years thanks to a new...Posted 03/09/2021 -
A. Ahern HSC CTEC (C): A. Aston La,PG,Ps: A. Barker M,B,C: A. Blake B,La,E Lit: A. Butler Ac,DT,BS CTEC (ID): A. Capstick HSC CTEC...Posted 13/08/2021 -
Aspiring police officer Andrew Bartlett was delighted to achieve excellent grades in his maths and English GCSEs at Furness College meaning he is a...Posted -
A college leader has praised GCSE students of 2021 for crossing one of life’s major milestones in the face of such uncertainty. Furness College...Posted 12/08/2021 -
Students at Furness College will start the new term with access to everything they need to succeed at the touch of a button. The...Posted 11/08/2021 -
It was a day of double celebration for Barrow Sixth Form College student Leigh-Ann Botham who secured top grades in her A Levels the...Posted 10/08/2021 -
Students at Barrow Sixth Form College are celebrating an excellent set of results in a historic year for education. The sixthformers returned to the...
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Furness College is encouraging employers across South Cumbria to act fast to support the new T Level qualifications and benefit from cash incentives of...Posted 22/07/2021 -
Students completing university qualifications at Furness College have reported high levels of satisfaction with their programmes, according to a countrywide survey. The latest National...Posted 21/07/2021 -
Students at Furness College have reported high levels of satisfaction in what has been a challenging year for education. The annual student survey was...Posted 16/07/2021 -
Students from Furness College are celebrating this week after achieving a qualification that opens a door to university or a degree apprenticeship. Dozens of...Posted 13/07/2021 -
Furness College has launched a new drive to encourage adult learners back into education by creating a new nightschool for business degrees. The college...Posted 08/07/2021 -
Six students from Furness College’s CORE programme have teamed up with a specialist sculpture artist to create a lasting legacy for people of Barrow...Posted 23/06/2021 -
Furness College is celebrating engineering heroes and hoping to inspire female engineers of the future as part of International Women in Engineering Day 2021...Posted 22/06/2021 -
Talented students from Barrow Sixth Form College have showcased the artwork that has earned them university places on sought-after degree courses. Four artists have...Posted 18/06/2021 -
Students from Furness College are taking part in a groundbreaking initiative connected to the Eden Project North. They will undertake work experience learning countryside...Posted 15/06/2021 -
A wide range of leading business and education experts have been appointed to lead the new South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust (SCMAT). Furness College will...Posted 03/06/2021 -
A highly sought-after scholarship that has helped several aspiring engineers get into higher education has opened for new applicants. The Ørsted scholarship is now...Posted 02/06/2021 -
Furness College is throwing open its doors next month to showcase its state-of-the art facilities to future students. The college will hold an Open...Posted 28/05/2021 -
Furness College apprentice slate mason Liam Walker has secured a prestigious new sponsor for his training – the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust. The 17-year-old...Posted 24/05/2021 -
Plans for a new multi-million pound skills training facility led by Furness College have moved a step closer. The college’s proposal to create a...Posted 13/05/2021 -
Furness College students and staff have been pulling out all the stops to support National Mental Health Awareness Week with a range of activities...Posted 12/05/2021 -
Furness College has always been proud to offer a wide range of opportunities for adults to retrain or upskill but now funding for adult...Posted 20/04/2021 -
Four Furness College students are celebrating after achieving top marks in their apprenticeships. Fay Baron, Charlie Thompson, Levi McCarthy and Anisha Bell, who all...Posted 14/04/2021 -
Furness College is launching a new programme on the back of growing interest in its T Level courses. The college, which will run T...Posted 17/03/2021 -
Education and community leaders have welcomed a move by Furness College to form a new South Cumbria Multi Academy Trust. Furness College has approval...
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Schools, colleges and employers in the region step up their commitment to T Levels Growing firms and local employers like the University Hospitals of...Posted -
Furness College is delighted to announce the winners of its ‘Get Ready for Greatness’ campaign to show the impact of learning on people’s lives....Posted 09/03/2021 -
Engineering students from Furness College have been designing a high-speed rail system to connect two major cities as part of a virtual work experience...Posted 05/03/2021 -
“I chose Foundation Art, Design and Media because you are able to learn further skills that can be developed. It also helps you to...Posted 04/03/2021 -
Barrow Sixth Form student Kelly Hannah has been putting her creative skills to good use thanks to our Foundation course in Art, Design and...Posted 03/03/2021 -
An aspiring medic from Barrow Sixth Form College has set up a forum to allow like-minded students to make contacts in medicine and get...Posted -
Megan Skyrme is using her apprenticeship to build an exciting career at BAE Systems in Barrow. The 17-year-old says she was inspired to follow...Posted 02/03/2021 -
Name: Liam Edgley Education: Barrow Sixth Form College (A Levels in Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry) Employment: Student Liaison Officer at Furness College –...Posted -
A leading college in Cumbria will partner with a popular Barrow school in a move that will strengthen education across the area. Furness College...
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Furness College is supporting National Careers Week this year with a variety of virtual workshops for all students to join in and interact with...
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A ‘global streetfood experience’ with stalls lining the streets of Dalton Road and Portland Walk was the winning vision for a new project to...Posted 18/02/2021 -
Furness College has signed up to a national charter that will help empower more young people to become active citizens. The college, which has...Posted 16/02/2021 -
The Principal of Furness College triumphed against the MP for Barrow and Furness in this year’s National Apprenticeship Week Challenge. Professor Andrew Wren made...Posted 12/02/2021 -
Steffan Szweda shows that age is no barrier to success when it comes to an apprenticeship. The 31-year-old is a pipe fitter at BAE...Posted -
Vicky Porter, 37, is studying a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship while working as part of the Business and Employment Support Team at Furness...Posted 10/02/2021 -
The Principal of Furness College will go head to head with the MP for Barrow and Furness to test their skills and knowledge as...Posted -
Apprentices bring several benefits to businesses, including a fresh perspective with new and exciting ideas. Colin Nash, Learning and Development Advisor at Siemens Energy...Posted 09/02/2021 -
Denize Pilarta is a third year Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) Engineering Technician Apprentice in BAE Systems’ Submarines business. As an NDE Inspector, she is part...Posted -
Business students from Furness College have been coming up with innovative ideas to create a town centre that meets the needs of young people....Posted 05/02/2021 -
Work has started to replace the main roof of a Barrow sixth form that will secure the building for years to come. Furness College...
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Staff and students are celebrating after more than 200 Furness College learners achieved pass grades in their all-important GCSE English and maths exams. Some...Posted 22/01/2021 -
She’s gone from serving behind a pharmacy counter to helping produce world-class nuclear submarines for the Royal Navy. Former retail Assistant Manager Kym Bales...Posted 21/01/2021 -
The head of Furness College has written to all Year 11s across the area to reassure them about the next steps in their education....Posted 12/01/2021 -
Sixthformers have shared prizes worth more than £10,000 as Barrow Sixth Form College celebrated the very best in education in the annual prize fund...Posted 06/01/2021 -
Detailed plans are being drawn up to ensure the ambitious #BrilliantBarrow initiative can move forward in its entirety in 2021. The scheme aims to...Posted 22/12/2020 -
Furness College is urging employers across South Cumbria to get in touch to find out how they can expand their workforce with a share...Posted 18/12/2020 -
A new Eden Project Traineeship Scheme will be launched from January 2021 for 16-24-year olds from across Lancashire and Cumbria, placed with local employers. The Eden Project Traineeship...Posted 17/12/2020 -
Furness College has been running a competition as part of its ‘Get Ready for Greatness’ campaign to show the impact of learning on people’s...Posted -
Barrow Sixth Form College student Iwan Cotgreave has been working on a great new project called Brightening Barrow with the hopes to help mental...Posted 04/12/2020 -
A bumper cohort of high-flying students have been encouraged to consider applying to Oxford, Cambridge and other leading universities as they start at Barrow...Posted 03/12/2020 -
Furness College is rewarding students who have shown commitment to their studies in lockdown with an exciting virtual event called ‘12 Days of Christmas’....Posted 01/12/2020 -
Stylists and therapists from the hair and beauty industry across Barrow, Dalton and Ulverston have been putting their time in furlough to good use...Posted 24/11/2020 -
Aspiring engineers from Furness College and Barrow Sixth Form College have been recognised for their academic achievements by Barrow and District Association of Engineers...Posted -
An innovative partnership to bring football and the classroom together has started its second season. Furness College has teamed up with Barrow AFC to...Posted 19/11/2020 -
Sixthformers have used the global pandemic as inspiration for a series of thought-provoking artwork. The second year A Level photography students from Barrow Sixth...Posted 17/11/2020 -
Message from Furness College Student Liaison Officer 2019-2020 Liam Edgley Furness College Students’ Union was created with a single purpose; to make student life...Posted -
Furness College has pledged its commitment to student fitness, health and wellbeing by appointing a series of Sport Ambassadors. It has recruited leaders from...Posted 12/11/2020 -
An ambitious scheme backed by Furness College to transform Barrow for future generations has secured £25 million from the government’s Towns Fund. #BrilliantBarrow included...
Posted 27/10/2020 -
Former Furness College student Joe Schofield is proving cricket’s answer to Joe Wicks after enjoying a work placement with Cumbria Cricket. Joe successfully achieved...Posted 14/10/2020 -
Furness College has launched a programme to help get more people into apprenticeships in construction. The Apprenticeship Academy for Construction will help 16-24 year...Posted 09/10/2020 -
Our Skills for Working Life students took part in National Poetry Day selecting a series of poems on the theme of ‘Vision’. Their choices...
Posted 07/10/2020 -
The Principal and Chief Executive of Furness College has been appointed to a prestigious role with the University of Cumbria to help shape the...
Posted 30/09/2020 -
Following the announcement today of additional funding for further education, please find below reaction from Furness College Principal and Chief Executive Professor Andrew Wren....Posted 29/09/2020 -
A new website to help students develop skills that will impress future employers as the world adapts to the global pandemic has been launched....Posted 25/09/2020 -
The head of career management organisation Inspira has backed Furness College’s introduction of new T Levels from 2021. From September next year, the college...Posted -
We are encouraging staff and students to download the NHS COVID-19 App to help control the spread of the virus. NHS Covid-19 instructs users...Posted 24/09/2020 -
We are staging the reopening of our 3G pitches at our Channelside campus from next month. It will be done on a club by...Posted 23/09/2020 -
A new partnership that will support aspiring zookeepers and those who want future careers in animal care or countryside management has launched this month....Posted 22/09/2020 -
A board that aims to help shape the future of Barrow is urgently recruiting four more young professionals. The Futures Board was set up...
Posted 18/09/2020 -
Top student Cameron Pollock has been recognised for his outstanding academic achievement by Barrow and District Association of Engineers (BDAE). The straight A-star A...Posted -
Furness College Students’ Union has this week launched a charter to help ensure the college is Covid-19 safe. Introduction During the coronavirus pandemic, students...Posted 16/09/2020 -
A Barrow education leader has described the advent of new T Level qualifications as a major step forward for technical skills across Cumbria. Furness...Posted -
Furness College starts the new term with a series of new appointments in the management team. Zee Walker, Sue Hannan, Helen Gibson and Kate...Posted 11/09/2020 -
Furness College will launch its popular career-based adult education programme next week with places still available. Courses include IT User Skills, Business Administration, Team...Posted 10/09/2020 -
Aspiring professional make-up artist Joseph Chubb has achieved his dream of a university place after studying the one-year Level 2 Hair and Media Make...Posted 09/09/2020 -
Principal and Chief Executive of Furness College Andrew Wren, which is the county’s biggest training and skills provider, welcomed the incentives for employers to...
Posted 04/09/2020 -
Students across both our campuses have celebrated success in their GCSE results securing grades that have opened doors to employment and university courses. The...Posted 01/09/2020 -
A highly sought-after scholarship that has helped several aspiring engineers get into higher education has opened for new applicants. The Ørsted scholarship is now...Posted 25/08/2020 -
Furness College is delighted to partner with Lancaster and Morecambe College on the delivery of traineeships connected to the Morecambe Bay Eden Project. The...
Posted 20/08/2020 -
Andrew Wren, Principal and Chief Executive of Furness College, said: “We know it’s a nervous time when students get their GCSE grades – particularly...Posted 19/08/2020 -
Top achiever Owen Wilson had his dad on hand for support at A level results day – and it was all smiles as he...Posted 13/08/2020 -
Students and staff were reunited at Barrow Sixth Form College to celebrate their A Level achievements in an unprecedented year for education. The sixthformers...Posted -
B6FC graduate and current Furness College Student Liaison Officer Liam Edgley was getting his results this time last year. Below, he gives his top...Posted 11/08/2020 -
As we move through the summer towards September, we are preparing the campuses for a full reopening. This will not mean business as usual...
Posted 30/07/2020 -
An A level student from Barrow Sixth Form College has won a national competition for his innovative idea to help athletes keep at their...Posted 17/07/2020 -
Furness College has revised the way it will introduce students to its campuses as part of a digital transformation accelerated by the Coronavirus global...
Posted 16/07/2020 -
When the Coronavirus hit and lockdown began, Barrow Sixth Form College physics tutor Vincent Leonard decided he did not want students to miss out...Posted -
Furness College’s CORE programme (Creating Opportunities for Real Education) supports students who struggle in a traditional college environment and give them the skills and...Posted -
Media student Jack Griffiths has been recognised by his tutors for overcoming the challenges of learning in lockdown and making impressive progress. Jack, who...Posted -
Students from Furness College were celebrating this week after achieving a qualification that will allow them to progress to university. Dozens of students on...Posted 14/07/2020 -
Furness College has launched a team of qualified Mental Health First Aiders as part of a national campaign to improve people’s wellbeing. The college,...Posted 09/07/2020 -
A former apprentice who had his sights set on a higher level engineering career is celebrating today after achieving a top university degree. Furness...Posted 06/07/2020 -
A popular qualification seen as a fast-track into a project management career has been launched at Furness College. Applications have now opened for the...Posted 03/07/2020 -
Furness College has recognised the achievements of dozens of its apprentices who have continued to make impressive progress while learning under lockdown. The college...Posted 02/07/2020 -
The head of the largest college in Cumbria has praised returning students as a ‘credit to the college’ as it reopens. Principal and Chief...Posted 23/06/2020 -
Three A level psychology students at Barrow Sixth Form College have been putting their time in lockdown to good use by preparing for a...Posted 18/06/2020 -
Education leaders are calling on the community to give their views on plans for a ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity to transform the education landscape in Barrow....
Posted 17/06/2020 -
A multi-million pound project led by Furness College to help transform the education landscape in Barrow has moved a step closer. The college, which...
Posted 21/05/2020 -
Four Barrow Sixth Form College A level students have proved they are among the brightest chemists in the country after achieving awards in this...Posted 19/05/2020 -
Some of you may have seen this on our social media pages and this is our page for all the latest college fitness challenges...Posted 18/05/2020 -
Furness College is today backing a new multi-agency campaign to get the people of the town involved in shaping its future. A pot of...Posted 01/05/2020 -
Our college staff have been working hard behind the scenes to help support frontline health workers in our community. We’ve donated Personal Protective Equipment...Posted 15/04/2020 -
The head of the largest college in the county has reassured Year 11 students across Furness and South Lakeland that their place at college...Posted 19/03/2020 -
Furness College will help bridge the gap between education and employment with a series of events to mark National Careers Week (NCW) running from...Posted 03/03/2020 -
Furness College has teamed up with Myerscough College in an innovative new project to boost careers in veterinary nursing and animal care across South...Posted 26/02/2020 -
A Furness College sports student is celebrating after being called up to the England Students Women’s Rugby League squad. Beth Lindsay, who is studying...Posted 25/02/2020 -
The Principal of Furness College went head to head with Barrow and Furness’ new MP in a battle of skills as part of National...Posted 07/02/2020 -
Drew Blakeborough, who works in the nuclear sector, recently achieved a Distinction in his Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship after studying at Furness College....Posted 06/02/2020 -
Furness College students could soon benefit from visits to Shenzhen city as part of a new partnership with a leading school. A group from...Posted 05/02/2020 -
Furness College is the first in Cumbria to join a national initiative to encourage girls to play football. The college has been offered a...Posted 04/02/2020 -
Max Nickson, 17, is a Business Administration Apprentice at electrical engineering company Athena PTS. As part of National Apprenticeship Week, Max tells us why he chose...Posted -
As National Apprenticeship Week launches today, the head of the biggest college in the county says Cumbria is a hotbed of opportunity if you...Posted 03/02/2020 -
A tutor from Furness College is determined to prove to his students that you can achieve anything if you set your mind to it...Posted 30/01/2020 -
A student who scored perfect A* grades in his A levels at Barrow Sixth Form College has been shortlisted for a national education award....Posted 29/01/2020 -
A UNIQUE submarine mock-up facility at Furness College is helping to deliver improved apprenticeship training in South Cumbria. The Training Facility Superb is a...Posted 28/01/2020 -
A new forum that will address key issues facing Cumbria’s economic growth has met for the first time and includes representation from Furness College....Posted 24/01/2020 -
Students with their sights set on careers in the NHS have experienced hands-on work in real healthcare settings as part of an exciting new...Posted 14/01/2020 -
Furness College starts 2020 with an experienced educational professional taking up the role as chair of governors. Jan Fielding, who was the former vice-principal...Posted 08/01/2020 -
A respected and visionary former chair of governors at Furness College has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list. John Butler...Posted 07/01/2020 -
Top students shared prizes worth almost £10,000 as Barrow Sixth Form College celebrated the very best in education in the annual awards ceremony. Some...Posted 19/12/2019 -
FOUR of the five candidates bidding to be the next MP for Barrow and Furness faced each other on Thursday as local students quizzed...Posted 13/12/2019 -
The head of Cumbria’s biggest college has given his ‘wish list’ for the future of education in the county a week ahead of the...
Posted 06/12/2019 -
Furness College welcomed nearly 300 primary school pupils for a day of fun activities on its annual Primary Engagement Day. Pupils from schools across...Posted -
Two Furness College students from the newly-formed College Football Academy were invited to Aston Villa’s ground for a training session with a difference. Josh...Posted 27/11/2019 -
Congratulations to three engineering students from across our two campuses who have been awarded £300 bursaries by Barrow and District Association of Engineers. Rodney...Posted 26/11/2019 -
Four candidates jostling for the Barrow and Furness MP’s seat will go head to head for the student vote at a Question Time-style event...Posted 21/11/2019 -
Computing degree students at the Channelside campus have developed innovative treasure hunt apps as part of a challenge run by the University of Central...Posted 14/11/2019 -
Sixth form students have spoken about their aspirations for the future on BBC’s North West Tonight. The news programme put the spotlight on Barrow...Posted 07/11/2019 -
A record number of high-flying students have been welcomed into Barrow Sixth Form College this year as part of its ground-breaking Honours programme. The...Posted -
BAE Systems apprentices have designed and built a beautiful Remembrance Bench at Furness College. Now sitting in the entrance to Barrow’s Submarines Academy for...Posted 06/11/2019 -
The head of Furness College is calling on young people to get involved in a new initiative to map out the county’s economic future....Posted 01/11/2019 -
Staff at Furness College are celebrating after the quality of its engineering degree programmes was once again accredited by a world-leading professional society. The...
Posted 29/10/2019 -
A new programme to enable teenagers to access alternative provision and get an engineering qualification while at school has been launched at Furness College....Posted 16/10/2019 -
Four girls from our Rating Lane Campus took part in this year’s UKMT Mathematical Olympiad for Girls, which involved over 1700 girls nationwide. The...Posted 15/10/2019 -
The Norse heritage of south Cumbria has been celebrated thanks to the talented engineering apprentices at Furness College’s Channelside Campus. The North Scale Residents’...Posted 08/10/2019 -
A programme run by Furness College with a new approach to education has helped dozens of people find work or take on new qualifications...Posted 03/10/2019 -
Students at Furness College have designed and created a memorial sculpture for the hospital’s maternity unit as a lasting tribute to those who died....Posted 02/10/2019 -
Nominees from Furness College will join the shining stars of education in Cumbria at the upcoming Golden Apple Awards. Chloe Wagstaff, a former apprentice...Posted 01/10/2019 -
Hundreds of new and returning students from our Channelside and Barrow Sixth Form College campuses attended the third cross-campus Freshers’ Fair this week. Exhibitors...Posted 20/09/2019 -
An innovative programme that is helping ensure Furness College students are ready in both body and mind for the workplace has smashed its target...Posted 11/09/2019 -
Andrew Wren, Principal and Chief Executive of Furness College, said: “We know it can be a nervous time when students get their GCSE grades...Posted 22/08/2019 -
Two sisters who started at Barrow Sixth Form College doing GCSEs are celebrating after achieving six high grade A levels between them and university...Posted 20/08/2019 -
Students and staff at sixth form celebrated another exceptional set of A level results in the college’s milestone 40th year with two securing prestigious...Posted 15/08/2019 -
B6FC graduate and former FCSU President Callum Slater has given his top tips on getting through A Level results day. Start the day right...Posted 13/08/2019 -
Learn how you can support your child with our top 5 tips to prepare parents for A Level results day (Thursday 15th August). Be...Posted -
The head of Furness College has backed the creation of a new board that will give young people a chance to shape the future...Posted 09/08/2019 -
Furness College has launched an exciting new partnership that will open the door for students to get hands-on experience in a hospital. The college...Posted 06/08/2019 -
Two students are celebrating achieving their Gold Duke of Edinburgh at Barrow Sixth Form College. Rachel Gleaves and Liam Edgley completed the prestigious award...Posted 31/07/2019 -
Furness College has reaffirmed its commitment to staff and students by being one of the first to sign up to a new national mental...Posted 16/07/2019 -
Students from Furness College crossed the stage to receive their degrees and higher education qualifications in Barrow’s first graduation ceremony this week. The hard...Posted 05/07/2019 -
Furness College has joined forces with many other colleges nationwide today to support the findings of a long-awaited report into post-18 education funding. The...Posted 25/06/2019 -
Furness College is among those selected to deliver the latest round of T levels putting it at the forefront of high-quality technical skills training....Posted 18/06/2019 -
Students from Furness College will have their engineering skills put to the test when an Olympian takes to the wheel of their handcrafted cart...Posted 11/06/2019 -
Eleanor Lowther, who is currently studying Business, English Language and Travel and Tourism at Barrow Sixth Form College talks about her dream placement at...Posted 07/06/2019 -
Art students from Barrow Sixth Form have demonstrated their commitment to arts subjects in a week where a university group has re-evaluated the importance...Posted 24/05/2019 -
Art students from Barrow Sixth Form have exhibited their work in a display that shows the biggest range of creativity to date. Thirteen students,...
Posted 23/05/2019 -
A team of charity cycling enthusiasts will spend part of the half-term holiday tackling a 190-mile bike ride from Lancaster to north Wales via...Posted -
Furness College has today teamed up with Barrow AFC to launch a new College Football Academy where students can combine academic study with sport...Posted 22/05/2019 -
Furness College is launching a new programme helping 14 – 16 year olds achieve nationally recognised vocational qualifications while still at school. The project...
Posted 21/05/2019 -
Congratulations to all our students who have received ABC awards this term in recognition of their achievement, behaviour and contribution to our college community....Posted -
Art students from Furness College are putting on a thought-provoking exhibition in partnership with St Mary’s Hospice. Students, who are on the CTEC course...Posted 08/05/2019 -
School leavers interested in a career in the construction industry are now able to try each specialist field before they settle on what to...
Posted 03/05/2019 -
A lecturer from Furness College has been invited to present her research at a specialist international conference this month. Jenny Holden-Wilde, who lectures on...Posted -
Furness Raiders rugby team triumphed emphatically over Wigan Warriors Foundation College in the AoC National Cup final at Featherstone yesterday afternoon. Both sides are...Posted 02/05/2019 -
A former international rugby player gave a motivational speech at Furness College this week urging people to open up about their own mental health....Posted -
The successful merger of Furness College and Barrow Sixth Form College has been highly praised by Ofsted inspectors who have rated it as a...Posted 26/04/2019 -
Furness College has transformed the way it is helping students back into learning by adding new subjects to its popular access course. The college...Posted 25/04/2019 -
Art students will showcase their final major projects at a public exhibition at Barrow Sixth Form next month. The 13 talented students, who are...Posted 23/04/2019 -
A gardening entrepreneur who had always dreamt of a career in engineering has praised a scholarship scheme that is helping him reach his goal....Posted 18/04/2019 -
Talented A Level students from Barrow Sixth Form College have scooped the prestigious People’s Choice award at the Education Engineering Scheme event at Teesside...Posted 29/03/2019 -
A scholarship that has helped several aspiring engineering get the career skills they need has opened for 2019. The scholarship, funded by Ørsted, is...Posted 28/03/2019 -
Talented future sixthformers showed their flair when they created costumes fit for the catwalk at a taster evening at Barrow Sixth Form College this...Posted 15/03/2019 -
Future sixthformers will showcase their creative talents at a taster evening at Barrow Sixth Form College. All Year 11 students are invited to the...Posted 11/03/2019 -
Students at Furness College have been challenged to focus on their futures as part of a pledge for National Careers Week. From a paramedic...Posted 07/03/2019 -
Staff and students are celebrating after new figures show Furness College is performing way above the national average for high grades in English and...Posted 06/03/2019 -
Furness College is taking part in two national events next week – National Careers Week and National Apprenticeships Week (March 4-8). The college has...Posted 01/03/2019 -
Congratulations to talented sixthformer Liam Edgley who has been selected to represent Cumbria in the World Scout Jamboree in the United States later this...Posted 27/02/2019 -
Parents of primary school pupils who are puzzled at the prospect of homework are invited to sign up for a free homework club. Furness...Posted 15/02/2019 -
Furness College will host one of the final rounds of Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership’s consultation on the county’s new Local Industrial Strategy. The LEP...
Posted 13/02/2019 -
The deputy principal of Furness College says this year heralds one of the most exciting times in decades to become an apprentice after BAE...
Posted 05/02/2019 -
A leading educational expert says the latest figures for university applications do not reflect the excellent academic achievement of students across Barrow. Mark Nicholson,...Posted 01/02/2019 -
Furness College takes a step into the New Year with a new chair of governors. Experienced educational professional Caroline Vernon has been appointed to...Posted 11/01/2019 -
Staff and students at Furness College have paid tribute to a much-loved and respected member of staff who died earlier this month. Frank Cairns...
Posted 10/01/2019 -
Our award-winning college in Barrow is throwing open its doors this month to give future students a taste of life on both its campuses....Posted 08/11/2018 -
Everyone is nervous The last five years of studying at school has built up to this day – you are bound to be nervous,...Posted 21/08/2018 -
Talented young musicians have raised hundreds of pounds to support Jo’s Appeal, Ostley House’s Sight Loss and Dementia Village and brain tumour research at...Posted -
If you’re not sure what path you should take next after A Levels, our handy guide to the world of higher education explains some...
Posted 20/08/2018 -
Students and staff at Barrow Sixth Form College were reaching for the stars as they celebrated another impressive year for A Level exam success....Posted 16/08/2018 -
Start the day right It’s best to start the day is with a decent breakfast – you can’t celebrate or make clear decisions on...Posted 14/08/2018 -
A Level results day is just around the corner – and for many of our Rating Lane students, this Thursday is The Big Day. But Thursday 16th August won’t just be scary for those...Posted 13/08/2018 -
A talented carpentry apprentice has showcased his skills in a regional construction competition. Ben Dixon, a Level 3 apprenticeship in Site Carpentry and a...Posted 23/07/2018 -
A summer concert featuring performances from local musicians will take place at Barrow Sixth Form College on Thursday 12th July. The concert will include...Posted 06/07/2018
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